9 days in Atlanta & New York City Itinerary

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

Attractions like Stone Mountain Park and National Center for Civil and Human Rights make great kid-friendly stops. Popular historic sites such as Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site and Atlanta History Center are in your itinerary. On the 14th (Wed), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at College Football Hall of Fame, admire the natural beauty at Atlanta Botanical Garden, steep yourself in history at Centennial Olympic Park, and take an in-depth tour of Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum.

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Miami to Atlanta is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and subway. Traveling from Miami in June, plan for little chillier nights in Atlanta, with lows around 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to New York City.

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to New York Public Library and The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). 9/11 Memorial and St. Patrick's Cathedral are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, wander the streets of Dumbo, and see the interesting displays at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Atlanta to New York City takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Atlanta in June, expect New York City to be little chillier, temps between 80°F and 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.